Head Of Clinical Services

Head of Clinical Services

Oaks Hospital, Colchester

Our company is built on people caring for people. It is an ethos through which we've grown to be one of the largest independent healthcare providers in the world. Join us, as Head of Clinical Services at Oaks Hospital and you'll help our clinical teams to deliver the highest quality outcomes for our patients, whilst nurturing a welcoming environment that allows all our staff to develop their skills and careers as well as our services.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll be integral to the development of the strategic vision and plan for the hospital, taking full accountability for the delivery of quality and safety as well as customer and commercial results. As the Head of Clinical Services, you will deliver engaging communication to our staff, patients, and wider hospital peers, bringing innovative ideas and the ability to collaborate at all levels to this role.

As an inspiring leader, you will have a strong track record of leading and developing high performing teams, and will be able to motivate, lead and guide ours at Oaks Hospital. Ensuring the clinical teams perform to the very best of their ability you will be key in bringing impressive results to the hospital.

Where you'll be based

Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Oaks Hospital is a 57-bed acute surgical facility including 18 ambulatory bays, 4 laminar flow Theatres, an Endoscopy Theatre, a newly opened Chemotherapy unit and a full diagnostic suite including Mammography, static CT and static MRI.

What you'll bring with you

• Professional clinical registration with no restrictions - such as NMC, HCPC

• Experience in clinical governance and infection control and prevention

• Experience in development and administration of budgets, management reports and supply contracts

• Comprehensive understanding of relevant legal and professional care/practice standards and evidence ongoing professional development

• A passion for nursing, mentorship, and personal growth

• Strong clinical experience and ability to manage a team, ensuring your hospital complies with CQC requirements

• The ability to develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders such as: Integrated Care Systems, Clinical Commissioning Groups, General Practitioners, Consultants and Suppliers

• Passion to deliver outstanding care in a rewarding and sometimes emotionally challenging environment

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme

• 25 days' annual leave plus eight Bank Holiday days

• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave

• Private healthcare and life assurance

• Free uniform and DBS check

• Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant

• Access to our employee discount programme

• Wellbeing Centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line

• Long service, employee recognition and appreciation awards

• Access to the Ramsay Academy giving you genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

About us

We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised Clinical Services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

To apply

Please contact Danielle on for an informal chat, or to ask any questions you may have before you apply. Or you can apply directly via www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/careers

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.